Support and Protection Across the Lifecourse: A Practical Approach for Social Workers

Crossing the traditional divide between social work with children and families and adults, this text applies a lifecourse perspective, within an ecological frame. Based on the principle that practice drives theory, a practical approach for social work is put forward using five interconnected themes:

- duality of support and protection

- life transitions and life events

- intergenerational relations

- civic partnership and engagement

- health and wellbeing

Designed for students and practitioners, this text takes an enquiry-based approach using Critical ART (analysis, reflection and thinking). The book features:

- case studies

- research examples

- tips for Critical ART in practice

- further reading and resources